University websites have lots of information specifically for international students – check them out and contact universities directly to ask about the fees you'd pay and any bursaries or scholarships available.

Many international students from outside the EU get financial support from their home countries. There are scholarships and bursaries available for international students coming to study in the UK, including many for postgraduate study.

EU students (those from the EEA, and Switzerland) currently pay the same fees as UK (home) students.

Students from overseas must make sure they have sufficient funds for the full tuition fees and all necessary living costs before leaving home.

The information below applies to students from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, or who are the child of a Turkish worker in the UK.

Universities usually list course fees for the UK (home), EU and international students.

Brexit and EU students

Brexit isn't set to have any immediate impact on funding for EU students attending university in the UK. Each of the UK nations have confirmed that EU students starting a degree in 2020 will be eligible for financial support for the duration of their course on the same basis as they are currently. But you should keep an eye on GOV.UK for updates as negotiations are ongoing – especially if you're planning on attending a UK university after a gap year in 2021.

There's no limit on tuition fees charged by a private university but there's a cap on the amount of tuition fee loan you may apply for:

England: up to £6,165 (or up to £7,400 for an accelerated degree) depending on the institution

Wales: £6,165

Northern Ireland: £4,395

Students from the EU, EEA, Switzerland or who are the child of a Turkish worker, may be able to apply for additional help as well as the tuition fee loan through Student Finance England, Northern Ireland or Wales. You'll need to meet the eligibility criteria to do this.